Using Subtasks and Checklists in Jira

When your Jira Issues are too big or too complex, you can break them into smaller pieces. By default, Jira solves this challenge with subtasks.  However, a Subtask isn’t always the best choice.  Having lots of Subtasks inevitably clutters your board.  Closing the parent task requires completing all of the Subtasks.  Ignoring Subtasks that have … Continue reading Using Subtasks and Checklists in Jira

From Idea to MVP: A Scalable Approach to Early Stages of App Development

This year’s CodeGeist Unleashed is a nice twist on Atlassian’s annual hackathon. The developers are challenged with creating an AI app for either collaboration, data-driven insights, or elevated developer experience.  Our team had several ideas for AI-powered apps for Jira. CodeGeist seemed like a perfect opportunity for bringing them into reality. Let’s walk you through … Continue reading From Idea to MVP: A Scalable Approach to Early Stages of App Development

How To Organize Your Jira Projects

In the fast-paced world of project management, staying organized is the heartbeat of success, and Jira is the conductor orchestrating seamless efficiency. Embracing the importance of Jira in project organization is like unlocking a hidden superpower, empowering teams to collaborate, prioritize tasks, and track progress more efficiently. How do you organize and customize Jira project … Continue reading How To Organize Your Jira Projects

Jira Backlog Management Best Practices

Jira is an excellent solution for backlog management. It transforms the backlog from a static document with limited visibility into a tool where interested parties can get updates whenever they wish.  Let’s take a deeper look at backlog management as well as some other Jira best practices.  How do you create a backlog in Jira? … Continue reading Jira Backlog Management Best Practices

You Can Now Share Jira Issues With Checklists Through Smart Checklist + External Share Integration

The Community is one of the best parts of the Atlassian ecosystem. It (as well as a little bit of REST API magic) offers a lot of room and creative freedom for vendors to collaborate and design solutions that enhance the experiences of Jira users.  External Share + Smart Checklist integration is a nice example … Continue reading You Can Now Share Jira Issues With Checklists Through Smart Checklist + External Share Integration

Jira Kanban Board 101: Workflow Management and Beyond

Looking to create a Kanban board in Jira? Then this guide is for you! I’ll guide you through the processes of:  Creating a Kanban project,  Adding tickets,  Configuring the board, And managing the backlog. How to create a Jira Kanban project? Jira projects are located under the projects tab on the top navigation menu. Select … Continue reading Jira Kanban Board 101: Workflow Management and Beyond

Product Backlog Management: Tips, Tricks, and Ruinous Anti-Patterns

Product management is a multifaceted discipline that plays a critical role in the success of a product or service. It encompasses the strategic planning, development, and execution of products, focusing on understanding customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. In this ever-evolving field, staying informed about the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is essential … Continue reading Product Backlog Management: Tips, Tricks, and Ruinous Anti-Patterns